Loose Leaf Black Tea

Black teas are the most oxidized teas as compared to other tea types as they undergo every step of tea processing, which is plucking, withering, rolling, oxidation, and drying. Black tea is much stronger in flavour than white, green or oolong tea and it is this strict oxidation process that gives it that strong flavour. Loose leaf black teas are either made the orthodox way or by using mechanized techniques for the cut, tear, and curl process (CTC). Although black tea is stronger in flavour and contains more caffeine than other teas, it still has less caffeine than coffee, making it a better alternative to coffee.

Types of black teas

There are so many different varieties of black teas that are grown in different Indian regions. These black teas differ from each other in taste, texture, flavour and also the season they are harvested in. The major tea growing regions in India would include Darjeeling, Assam, Kangra, the Nilgiris and Nepal and some parts of North East India (Dooars and Terai). The most popular and best type of black tea is argued to be: Darjeeling black teas. It has a more fragrant and floral flavour profile like the orange pekoe black tea from Darjeeling. The progression of the season lowers the astringency in the tea plants giving way to fruitier attributes. Darjeeling also produces a good amount of organic black teas.

The Assam black teas is another famous black tea known for its thick flavours, maltiness, honey, wood and toasted nuts. The Assam black teas are more astringent than the black teas produced in any other region. The Nilgiris Black tea, on the other hand, is very fragrant, fresh, and fruity, while the Nepalese black teas are flat-flavoured with a unique brisk green taste. Among the many types of black teas is the English Breakfast Black Tea which has many tea lovers raving about its strong distinct flavour. Black tea is also infused with many fruit flavours to make it more appealing to the taste buds, such as the popular Peach Black tea.

Selecting the best black tea

Picking the right type of black tea isn't difficult. It depends on whether you like it light or strong. If you prefer your black tea strong, the summer flush Darjeeling and Assam teas are sure to please you. But for those who like sipping on some light black tea the spring, autumn and winter Nilgiri teas are your best choices.

Health Benefits of black tea

Being a strong, fully-oxidised tea, black tea contains a good amount of antioxidants that offer many health benefits including reducing inflammation in the body. You get more than just a feeling of refreshment from your morning cup of black tea. Every cup of black tea offers a number of benefits and here are a few of them:

Oral health

Improves heart health

Relieves stress

Lower risk of diabetes

Improves bone health

Improves immune system

Helps with digestion

Black tea made from fresh black tea leaves brims with health benefits. You have to try it to really know what a cup of fresh black tea can do to your senses.

How to make black tea?

Once you've read about the benefits you can derive from a nice hot cup of black tea, you'll definitely want to brew a cup at home. So let's look at how to make the best black tea :

First, add water to a pot and bring it to a boil

Once the water is boiling, add fresh loose leaf black tea and continue stirring the tea on a medium flame for about 2 minutes

Cover the pot and allow the fresh black tea leaves to infuse in the water on low flame for another 2 minutes.

Strain it immediately into a cup and enjoy your fresh black tea.

The best black tea is one that is made from fresh black tea leaves. However, you can still enjoy a strong flavoured cup of black tea with tea bags. It's true, black tea bags, simmered in hot water long enough can be as refreshing and healthy as one made from loose leaf black tea.

Both loose leaf black tea and black tea bags are widely available at local stores. And, Teabox offers a wide array of black teas online procured straight from the source. From the Indian and Assam breakfast teas to the Russian caravan and chocolate marmalade black teas, there are so many varieties and flavours of black teas for you to choose from.

Caffeine Content in black tea

The caffeine content in your black tea may vary depending on how long you allow the tea bag or loose leaves of black tea to steep in hot water. The longer you leave the tea leaves in the water the higher the caffeine level. Approximately a cup of black tea would contain 42mg of caffeine.

Here's everything you need to know about this popular beverage. And we're sure if you've been looking for a reason to start waking up to a cup of black tea, this is it. Packed with health benefits, black teas simply make for a healthier alternative to coffee.

Teabox is an online tea shop that delivers, every single day, the freshest Indian teas from estates in Darjeeling, Assam, and the Nilgiris as well as freshest teas from Nepal to tea lovers everywhere.

As a company, we believe tea is so much more than just a staple part of mornings and meals. An exceptional cup of tea, for us, has a more exalted place in the everyday life.

Why Teabox.com

We believe tea is endlessly engaging, brings people together, provides a sense of peace and well-being, and grants of a moment to yourself when you most need it. Great tea touches upon art, defines a sense of culture, marks a ritual, and offers a sense of connoisseurship. But a truly remarkable cup of tea is one which enhances the everyday.

This is the goal we are trying to achieve through our tea store - to bring great tea into the everyday life.

Freshest teas that make a delicious cup

So, what makes our teas great? Well, it’s got a lot to do with freshness. And the reason why freshness matters is because tea is an agricultural product. So, fresher tea tastes better and is healthier. We buy the first pick of every season and take utmost care when it comes to storage and packaging. We work directly with tea growers who know to hand-select tea leaves for their texture, color, scent, and purity. And by sourcing the highest-quality Indian teas directly from the most capable and most interesting growers and estates, Teabox’s online tea shop makes it easy for anyone—from tea experts to complete novices—to experience the freshness, delicate aromas, flavors, and authenticity that fine loose-leaf tea has to offer. We can do this because we’re based in the same foothills and gardens where our teas are grown.

Shopping with Teabox.com

With Teabox, shopping for fresh loose-leaf tea from India is easy because you make an informed purchase and you know exactly where your tea is coming from. Every batch of tea we procure is put up on our online tea store along with its invoice number, date of plucking, specialty and tea grade. And so, every time you sip one of our expert-curated teas, you are in the company of the most authentic tea experience there is.

For someone who loves tea, commitment to good tea comes naturally. We are trying to uphold this commitment every day with Teabox.

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